The Shattered Mindset

Melvin Larry
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The Shattered Mindset was founded by Melvin Larry, a seasoned business leader who has navigated over 40 years in corporate management and direct sales, driven by a passion for sharing the transformative power of mindset shifts. The idea was simple yet profound: to create a podcast that could change lives by uncovering the pivotal moments and experiences that define success and personal growth. From its humble beginnings, The Shattered Mindset has evolved into a dynamic platform, featuring solo insights, compelling interviews, and lively co-hosted discussions. Our founder's vision was to explore how real-life stories and lessons can guide others through their own challenges and triumphs. This vision has resonated with a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional development. Today, The Shattered Mindset stands as a testament to the belief that everyone has the potential to unlock greatness. Through our diverse episodes, we offer a space where listeners and viewers can draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Join us in our journey to foster growth, resilience, and success, and become a part of our ever-expanding community dedicated to achieving extraordinary results.about personal growth and self-improvement.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep 110: Step Back and Look at Your Work - Self-Accountability Starts Here

    You can either inspect your own work — or life will inspect it for you. And life's inspections are a whole lot more expensive. When Melvin told his lawn guy to step back and look at his own work, he wasn't talking about the grass. He was talking about self-accountability — and in this episode, he turns that same question on you. In this solo conversation, Melvin Larry gets real about why so many of us wander through life angry and frustrated — not because of what happened to us, but because we never pursued our purpose with intention. He shares the awareness lesson he's learning from his own children, why he hopes you fail early and fail fast, and the framework he teaches his mentees: the Action–Clarity–Confidence Loop™ — because confidence doesn't come before movement. Confidence follows movement. 🔁 FREE TOOL: Get the Action–Clarity–Confidence Loop™ one-pager and run one commitment through the loop this week: https://go.theshatteredmindset.com/loop In this episode:  00:00 – The lawn story: step back and look at your work  02:08 – Inspect your own work before life inspects it for you  02:50 – Why we wander angry and frustrated  04:31 – Seeing through my children's eyes  06:20 – No, it's NOT going to be easy — fail early, fail fast  08:00 – The Action–Clarity–Confidence Loop™  13:00 – My calendar is my boss  14:08 – Even I have to remind myself — the structures that catch you  16:20 – The prayer: awareness for now, vision for the future  17:00 – Your one-week challenge Watch 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: [YouTube link] Listen 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19501387 Resources 🔁 The Action–Clarity–Confidence Loop™ (free one-page tool): https://go.theshatteredmindset.com/loop Connect with Melvin 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry 🐦 X: https://x.com/MelvinLarry 🌐 Website: https://www.theshatteredmindset.com Recommended Episodes Episode 51 – The Mental Toughness Advantage (the endurance and discipline that self-accountability demands): https://youtu.be/ceHvqLcpCQU Episode 108 – Who Are You Becoming? https://youtu.be/09x9r82_nko?si=8ocUiHDE5a48PTgA  #ShatteredMindset #SelfAccountability #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Leadership Call to Action If this episode spoke to you, share it with somebody who needs to hear it — somebody in your circle is wandering right now. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and grab the free Action–Clarity–Confidence Loop™ at go.theshatteredmindset.com/loop. Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    Ep 110: Step Back and Look at Your Work - Self-Accountability Starts Here

  2. Jul 9

    Ep 109: Marvel J. Bishop - From Overlooked to OVERbooked

    He was a security guard at one of Miami's most exclusive nightclubs — serving celebrities, invisible to the world. Then one wealthy client looked at him and said, "You're more than this." What happened next changed everything. Marvel Bishop joins Melvin Larry on The Shattered Mindset Podcast.  What does it take to go from a nightclub door in Miami to a 14-city national tour, a 100-member academy, and nearly 100,000 Instagram followers? According to Marvel Bishop, it starts with one thing most people overlook — genuine connection. In this episode, Marvel gets real about growing up without his parents, the "not good enough" wound he's carried since childhood, how that same wound became the fuel behind everything he's built, and why presence beats perfection every single time. He breaks down how he transitioned from luxury concierge services for the 1% to building a media brand that serves everyone — and why he says the framework was never really different. If you've been waiting for the right moment to go all in on your vision, Marvel has two words for you: You're going to die. This one hits different. Watch: on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRk2WwB7grU Listen: on Buzzsprout & all major podcast platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19467784 Connect with Melvin 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1   👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry   🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118   💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry  🐦 X: https://x.com/MelvinLarry |  🌐 Website: https://www.theshatteredmindset.com Recommended Episodes Ep. 105 — The Four Stages of Competence: Why Most People Get Stuck Without Knowing It Ep. 106 — From Punta Cana to the Podcast Chair: with Gary Jenkins on Life, Leadership & Leveling Up  #ShatteredMindset #MelvinLarry #MarvelBishop #OverlookedToOverbooked #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalBranding #PodcastInterview #LeadershipPodcast #MindsetMatters #LimitingBeliefs #MediaConsultant #ConvosWithBishop #OnlyTheBES #VisibilityMatters #EntrepreneurLife Call to Action If this episode hit home, subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next. Drop a comment below with the moment that landed hardest for you. And share this with someone who needs to hear it — because somebody in your circle is waiting on the permission to go all in. Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    Ep 109: Marvel J. Bishop - From Overlooked to OVERbooked

  3. Jul 2

    Ep 108: What Is Life Quietly Producing in You?

    You've been so focused on what you're building… you may have missed what's being built in you. That's what Episode 108 is about.  What is life quietly producing in you while you're busy pursuing everything else? That's the question Melvin Larry has been sitting with — and in Episode 108, he unpacks it in one of the most reflective solo episodes of The Shattered Mindset Podcast yet. This isn't about goals or achievements. It's about the person being quietly formed through ordinary days, difficult seasons, and the small responses no one sees. It's about the difference between performance and identity. Between what you're building… and what's being built in you. In this episode, Melvin explores: Why the most important growth in your life is almost invisible while it's happeningThe danger of drift — and how comfort can quietly convince you that you've grown enoughHow influence works even when you don't know anyone is watchingWhy every season leaves something behind — and not everything that stays belongs with youThe difference between responding to today and reacting from yesterdayWhat it means to become the same person in every roomIf you've ever looked back on a season of your life and realized it was shaping you in ways you didn't recognize at the time — this episode is for you. Watch ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/09x9r82_nko Listen 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19434361 Connect with Melvin 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry 🐦 X: https://x.com/MelvinLarry 🌐 Website: https://www.theshatteredmindset.com Recommended Episodes 🎙️ Episode 105 — You Don't Know What You Don't Know 🎙️ Episode 106 — [Punta Cana guest episode with Gary Jenkins]  #ShatteredMindset #MelvinLarry #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Leadership #SelfAwareness #WhoAreYouBecoming #LifeLessons #PodcastEp108 #OvercomingLimitingBeliefs #Identity #CharacterDevelopment #MindsetShift #GrowthMindset #PurposeDriven Call to Action If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode — and drop a comment below: What is life quietly producing in you right now? Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    Ep 108: What Is Life Quietly Producing in You?

  4. Jun 25

    Ep 107: How Ordinary People Can Start Building Wealth | Tiffany Tyuse

    "What if building wealth isn't about making more money... but thinking differently about the money you already have?" Most people spend their lives working for money. Very few ever learn how to make money work for them. In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with nationally recognized tax sale expert Tiffany Tyuse for a conversation that goes far beyond real estate. Together they explore the mindset of ownership, why so many people remain trapped in consumer thinking, and how everyday people can begin building wealth without waiting for the "perfect time." Whether you're interested in investing or simply changing the way you think about money, this conversation will challenge long-held beliefs and encourage you to see opportunity where others never look. Highlights • Why ownership begins with mindset • The difference between chasing income and building assets • Why most people never build generational wealth • How limiting beliefs keep people financially stuck • Why your job can become your greatest investment partner • The costly lesson Tiffany learned from emotional decision-making • Why building wealth starts with changing how you think Sometimes the greatest investment you can make... is changing your perspective. Watch the full conversation with Tiffany Tyuse on The Shattered Mindset Podcast. 🎧 Listen to The Shattered Mindset Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19399605 ✅ Watch on YouTube @TheShatteredMindset Recommended Episodes ▶ Ep. 105: The Four Stages of Competence ▶ Ep. 104: The Inner and Outer Game of Entrepreneurship Connect with Melvin  YouTube: @TheShatteredMindset Instagram: @MelvinLarry1 Facebook: Melvin.Larry TikTok: @MelvinLarry118 LinkedIn: Melvin Larry X: @MelvinLarry Connect with Tiffany Tyuse Instagram: @tiffanytyuse Facebook: Tiffany MsmakeitHappen Tyuse YouTube: @tiffanytyuse Website: TiffanyTyuse.com Books: • Scale Your Ownership • 10 Ways to Save Your Home From Foreclosure #TheShatteredMindset #TiffanyTyuse #Mindset #WealthBuilding #Ownership #FinancialFreedom #RealEstate #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship Call to Action LIKE SUBSCRIBE SHARE LEAVE A COMMENT What's one mindset shift you've made that changed the way you think about building wealth? Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    Ep 107: How Ordinary People Can Start Building Wealth | Tiffany Tyuse

  5. Jun 18

    Ep 106: The Man Behind the Mic: Melvin Larry Gets Interviewed

    For over 100 episodes, Melvin Larry has been asking the questions. In this episode, the tables turn — and the man behind the mic finally sits in the hot seat.  What do you really know about the host of The Shattered Mindset Podcast? In Episode 106, longtime friend, business partner, and show editor Gary Jenkins flips the script — interviewing Melvin Larry about his life, his mindset, and the journey that led to 100+ episodes and counting. Recorded live in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic during an all-expenses-paid incentive trip, this conversation gets real, personal, and raw. Melvin opens up about his lowest professional moment, overcoming introversion as a youth, the belief that held him back the longest, and why commitment — not just a decision — is the only thing that makes change real. If you've ever listened to this podcast and wondered who Melvin Larry really is beyond the microphone, this is the episode for you. In this episode: Why Melvin almost didn't become a podcaster — and what changedThe corporate career moment that derailed a path to senior leadershipHow he overcame introversion and low self-esteemThe difference between plan-do-review and plan-do-reportWhy affirmations without action are just noiseThe one question Melvin wishes more people would ask himWhat legacy and "mattering" really mean to himWatch Episode 106 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KBBA16RBdyc Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19364273 Connect with Melvin 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry 🐦 X: https://x.com/MelvinLarry Recommended Episodes   Ep. 105 — You Don't Know What You Don't Know (Four Stages of Competence)Ep. 63 — Lessons Life Has Taught Me  #ShatteredMindset #MelvinLarry #PodcastInterview #MindsetShift #OvercomingLimitingBeliefs #LeadershipMindset #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #NetworkMarketing #LegacyBuilding #GrowthMindset #PodcastHost #RealTalk #SuccessMindset #LifeLessons  If this episode hit home, subscribe to The Shattered Mindset Podcast so you never miss an episode. Leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and drop a comment below — what's one commitment you're going to make today? Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    Ep 106: The Man Behind the Mic: Melvin Larry Gets Interviewed

  6. Jun 11

    Ep 105: Four Stages of Competence Explained

    Most people aren't stuck because they're lazy. They're stuck because they can't see the gap that's holding them back.  In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, mentor and entrepreneur Melvin Larry breaks down the Four Stages of Competence — a powerful framework that explains the psychological journey from total ignorance to effortless mastery. Whether you're in business, leadership, or personal development, understanding where you are in this process could be the most important thing you do today. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ Why you can't fix what you can't see — and what to do about it ✅ The stage where most people quit — and how to push through it ✅ Why comparing your Stage 3 to someone else's Stage 4 is robbing you ✅ What mastery actually looks like — and how you get there ✅ The honest truth about where Melvin is right now — and why it matters to you   DM Melvin on Instagram or Facebook with the word STAGES and he'll send you something to help you take the next step. No cost. No pitch. Just the next step.  ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━  RECOMMENDED EPISODES ▶️ Ep 103: When Growth Quietly Stops → https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19252137 ▶️ Ep 97: The Cost of Not Changing → https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19024011 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WATCH FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/0HHP4AFGQEI LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19328494 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ CONNECT WITH MELVIN 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry 🐦 X: https://x.com/MelvinLarry ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The Shattered Mindset Podcast drops every Thursday. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. LIKE  |  SUBSCRIBE  |  SHARE  |  LEAVE A COMMENT #ShatteredMindset #MelvinLarry #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #GrowthMindset #PodcastForMen Tags four stages of competence, unconscious incompetence, conscious competence, unconscious competence, mindset podcast, leadership development, personal development podcast, Melvin Larry, shattered mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, entrepreneur mindset, growth mindset, self awareness, life lessons, podcast for men, mentorship, blind spots, mastery, success mindset, conscious incompetence Call to Action Did this episode hit home? DM me on Instagram or Facebook with one word — STAGES — and I'll send you something to help you take what you heard today and actually put it to work. No cost. No pitch. Just the next step. Find me @MelvinLarry1 on Instagram or Melvin Larry on Facebook. Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    Ep 105: Four Stages of Competence Explained

  7. Jun 4

    Ep 104: The Inner Game of Entrepreneurship

    Most entrepreneurs think they have a strategy problem. What if the real issue is the conversation happening inside your own head? In this episode, Melvin Larry explores why mindset often determines whether a person applies the skills, systems, and opportunities already available to them. If you've ever felt stuck despite doing "all the right things," this conversation may help you identify what's really holding you back.  Success in entrepreneurship isn't just about marketing, sales, systems, or leadership. Those things matter. But before the outer game comes the inner game. In Episode 104 of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores why two people can face the same opportunity, the same rejection, and the same circumstances—yet produce completely different results. You'll learn how your interpretation of events often matters more than the events themselves. Melvin introduces two of his original frameworks: • The S.I.F.T. Process™  • The Confidence–Action–Clarity Loop™ You'll also hear a powerful perspective on what Melvin calls your real IQ—your "I Quit" level—and why persistence often determines success long before visible results appear. If you've been waiting for confidence, clarity, or perfect conditions before making your next move, this episode is for you. ResourcesFree S.I.F.T. Process™ Workbook A Guide to Clarity Through Reflection:  https://tinyurl.com/jdnnmb8v Free Confidence–Action–Clarity Loop™ Workbook Identify where you're stuck, take action, and build momentum through movement. (https://tinyurl.com/yc6pat38 WatchWatch on YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/fCAYqrZIH4w Recommended Episodes Ep 102: When Success Becomes a Ceiling Ep 103: When Growth Quietly Stops ListenListen to The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19291767 ConnectConnect with Melvin on Social Media Instagram:  Instagram @MelvinLarry1 Facebook:  Facebook - Melvin Larry TikTok:  TikTok @MelvinLarry118 LinkedIn:  LinkedIn - Melvin Larry X:  X @MelvinLarry If this episode challenged your thinking, take a moment to: LIKE SUBSCRIBE SHARE LEAVE A COMMENT What part of the inner game has challenged you most in your entrepreneurial journey? And if you know someone who is working hard but feeling stuck, share this episode with them. #TheShatteredMindset #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #MindsetMatters SupportIf you enjoy The Shattered Mindset Podcast and would like to support the show: • Subscribe on YouTube • Follow on your favorite podcast platform • Share episodes with friends, family, and colleagues • Leave a review and rating Every share helps us reach more people who are navigating life's turning points and defining moments. Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    Ep 104: The Inner Game of Entrepreneurship

  8. May 28

    Ep 103: When Growth Quietly Stops

    What if the greatest danger in life isn’t failure… but slowly stopping your growth without realizing it? Sometimes people don’t stop growing because they lack ability.  Sometimes they stop because life slowly shifts them from growth mode into maintenance mode. In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry explores how what's called the Peter Principle extends far beyond business and corporate life. This conversation dives into emotional stagnation, identity, inherited programming, comfort zones, limiting beliefs, adaptability, disappointment, and the quiet ways people stop evolving while still functioning successfully on the outside. This isn’t about failure.  It’s about awareness. If you’ve ever felt emotionally paused, disconnected from growth, or trapped in an old version of yourself, this episode will challenge you to reflect honestly and become open again to growth, learning, movement, and becoming. Topics explored in this episode:  Growth vs maintenance mode  Why stagnation can look successful  Emotional ceilings and limiting beliefs  The danger of inherited programming  Adaptability and reinvention  Why awareness changes patterns  Internal alignment vs external success  Becoming emotionally open again  Challenging the ceilings we’ve accepted This episode is reflective, conversational, and deeply personal — designed to help you think differently about growth, identity, and the life you may still be capable of creating. Resources Download the Mental Toughness Advantage Journal here FREE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ro8QknBgdaaPjAL_FmpCwPmfGQ-3-y5x/view?usp=sharing Recommended Episodes  Ep 97: The Cost of Not Changing  Ep 90: The Identity Gap Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: The Shattered Mindset YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WhbvWxMd-e8 Listen On Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/episodes/19252137 Connect with Melvin Instagram: @MelvinLarry1  Facebook: Melvin Larry Facebook  TikTok: @MelvinLarry118  LinkedIn: Melvin Larry LinkedIn X: @MelvinLarry If this episode spoke to you, take a moment to reflect on where growth may have quietly slowed down in your own life. Then LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, and LEAVE A COMMENT about one area where you want to become open to growth again. #TheShatteredMindset #MindsetGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #SelfAwareness #GrowthMindset Support the Show LIKE  SUBSCRIBE  SHARE  LEAVE A COMMENT Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

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The Shattered Mindset was founded by Melvin Larry, a seasoned business leader who has navigated over 40 years in corporate management and direct sales, driven by a passion for sharing the transformative power of mindset shifts. The idea was simple yet profound: to create a podcast that could change lives by uncovering the pivotal moments and experiences that define success and personal growth. From its humble beginnings, The Shattered Mindset has evolved into a dynamic platform, featuring solo insights, compelling interviews, and lively co-hosted discussions. Our founder's vision was to explore how real-life stories and lessons can guide others through their own challenges and triumphs. This vision has resonated with a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional development. Today, The Shattered Mindset stands as a testament to the belief that everyone has the potential to unlock greatness. Through our diverse episodes, we offer a space where listeners and viewers can draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Join us in our journey to foster growth, resilience, and success, and become a part of our ever-expanding community dedicated to achieving extraordinary results.about personal growth and self-improvement.

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  • Creator
    Melvin Larry
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Shattered Mindset
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